Gun Rocket
- May 2, 2016
- Space Wedgie, LLC
Get on Steam"Gun Rocket" is a physics-based action game where players pilot a rocket ship through various challenges. Featuring destructible environments, the game encourages creative problem-solving and strategic use of weapons. With a variety of levels and a level editor, players can create and share their own custom stages.
PC
Steam Deck
Windows
Reviews
- The game provides a unique and challenging experience that can be quite rewarding for players who enjoy difficult puzzles.
- It has a charming retro feel and is considered fun and entertaining, especially for its low price.
- The game features good music and sound effects, enhancing the overall experience.
- The controls are frustratingly sensitive, making it difficult to navigate the ship effectively.
- The graphics and UI design are poor, with some players experiencing headaches from the visual effects.
- Many players found the game to be overly repetitive and lacking in depth, leading to a quick loss of interest.
- music13 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising the soundtrack as enjoyable and relaxing, while others criticize it for being too loud or not fitting the gameplay. Overall, many appreciate the quality of the music, though some feel it could be improved to enhance their gaming experience.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“Bought for 7 cents, it's a great game with a nice soundtrack.”
“Great music, hard game.”
“The hump style controls are awful, and the music is dead-beat rock falling terrible!”
“Bad game, bad sound, bad graphics, bad music.”
“And...the soundtrack will yin to the yang of your frustration.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the stunning visuals while others criticize the poor artwork and readability issues, particularly in the menu. Many users note that the graphics fall short of expectations, describing them as subpar and inconsistent, which detracts from the overall experience. Overall, the game's visual presentation appears to be a significant point of contention among players.
“Stunning graphics”
“Boundaries can be difficult to discern at times, made worse by the chosen graphics and the fact that crossing small stretches of the boundaries is required at times with no indication of where the true boundary is.”
“A cheap physics puzzle game with exceptionally bad artwork.”
“This game seems to be very far behind on graphics and the physics engine is not up to scratch.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally well-received, featuring simple yet robust mechanics and interesting physics that enhance the experience. However, some players feel that certain features, like the gravity drive and shooting mechanic, are under-utilized. Overall, it offers a fun and challenging experience, especially for a budget title.
“Good music and good gameplay.”
“It's a casual mini-game with interesting gameplay and physics.”
“Simple mechanics, robust game.”
“In addition to this, the added features of the gravity drive and shooting mechanic are, at least up to the point I played, sorely under-utilized.”
- monetization3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism, with players expressing frustration over intrusive advertisements for other titles by the same developer, which detracts from the gameplay experience. Many feel that the focus on promoting other games indicates a lack of commitment to improving the current game, leading to a perception of abandonment.
“Above all that, I remember mentioning this issue in the forums when I first bought this game, but apparently it has been more important to add a bleeding advertisement for another game, giving the impression that this developer would rather abandon games than wish to fix possible issues they may have.”
“And yes, I feel sorry for you if you paid even 22 cents for this game just to have a bloody advertisement popup that comes with an unplayable game.”
“The first time running the game, I was treated to a splash screen advertising a different game by the same developer, complete with an embedded YouTube video.”
- story2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The story conveys a powerful message about perseverance and the unpredictability of life, emphasizing that giving up can prevent personal growth and success. However, the narrative is somewhat undermined by gameplay issues, such as the immediate need to move at the start of missions to avoid failure.
“The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative arc, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“Character development is shallow, leaving players with little emotional investment in their journeys.”
“The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises, making the overall experience feel stale.”
- humor2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is consistently described as funny, incorporating clever jokes and comedic elements, while also playfully acknowledging the laws of physics in its scenarios.
“Hilarious!”
“Funny and not entirely without the laws of physics.”
“The humor is spot on and keeps you laughing throughout the game.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users reporting numerous bugs that detract from the overall experience, leading to frustration and disappointment.
“This buggy spacewar ripoff has you piloting a chunk of moldy candy corn through obstacle courses and wondering what went wrong in your life that the game even appears in your Steam library.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the ease of card farming, indicating that the grinding process is streamlined and less tedious, allowing for a more enjoyable experience in acquiring cards.
